SPRED Special Religious DevelopmentTo integrate people with developmental disabilities into the faith and life of the church.

The SPRED logo portrays
Jesus revealing the love
of his Father, standing in the
midst of his people,
welcoming all who yearn
for God's love.
Filled with the Spirit,
their hands reach out
in welcome to touch the
hearts of others.

SPRED prepares persons with intellectual disabilities to fully belong in the liturgical life of the parish. Catechists welcome their friends with disabilities into a small faith community. Within the community, the friends are invited to experience an activity of their choice like clay, painting or other centering activity to prepare their hearts to develop a sense of the sacred. The word of God is shared, reflection on life experiences with the use of symbols and a simple meal is enjoyed with their mentor or helper catechist.